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Milwaukee, WI — Community advocates are sounding the alarm about the fate of priceless Works Progress Administration (WPA) art and Depression-era exhibits housed at the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM). These works—murals, dioramas, and artifacts created with federal investment during the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Governor Readiness Project. This initiative aims to equip the future Democratic nominee for governor with the resources needed to secure a victory
Milwaukee, Wis. – Sept. 23, 2025 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering grants of up to $250,000 for projects planned and implemented by community-led organizations focused on improving health and advancing health equity in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations for AHW’s
Madison – Today, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) introduced bipartisan legislation to clearly define key terms and establish legal protections for individuals and businesses operating in the crypto space. This legislation, known as the Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act, creates
September 23 – The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) today announced its strong support for a housing package, specifically three legislative proposals—LRB-0669/P5 (Subdivision Reform), LRB-2130 (Workforce Housing PAYGO TID), and LRB 2355 (Truth in Planning)—designed to streamline development processes, lower housing costs,
Contact: anthonyphillips@phillipsforwisconsin.com Fox Valley Longtime Cancer Physician Runs for State Assembly [Appleton, WI…] Dr. Anthony (Tony) Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy forWisconsin’s 56th State Assembly District. Current 56th Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) recently stated that he would not
La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) responsible for supporting the so-called
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor. Regent
Main Street Action Holds Rep. Derrick Van Orden Accountable For His Support For the ‘Big, Ugly Law’ La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today
Event held at Bayfield County Courthouse to deliver improved outcomes for victims WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton earlier this week to examine how crime victims move through
Palmyra is set to become the first Police Department in Wisconsin with a 287(g) agreement and the state’s lone law enforcement agency to participate in the Task Force Model program. PALMYRA — The ACLU of Wisconsin has learned that the
Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or
Water is not a commodity. It is a vital component of the natural world that sustains life. And while the Great Lakes Region is water-rich, it’s our job to make sure it is here for generations to come.
Anyone who has been involved in “Going Green” in business, government or other endeavors – even publishing — has experienced the ups and downs of the effort.
The Midwestern grid operator recently approved 24 power lines that, once constructed, will deliver considerable benefits to Wisconsin. But five states are now calling on federal officials to intervene, a move that could jeopardize those benefits.
Last spring’s Supreme Court election stood atop the heap in turning-point elections that would decide the direction of longer-term governance. But now, the crown of longer-term implication now belongs to the 2026 governor’s race.
And what adults who’ve lost control need to do about it
Depending on how it is measured, Milwaukee ranks as the second or third highest in poverty among the 50 most populous U.S. cities.
Fred Risser, Wisconsin’s longest serving state legislator, has an autobiography out.
An angry man betrays a great man’s memorial service.
Milwaukee, WI — Community advocates are sounding the alarm about the fate of priceless Works Progress Administration (WPA) art and Depression-era exhibits housed at the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM). These works—murals, dioramas, and artifacts created with federal investment during the Great Depression—represent not only Milwaukee’s artistic heritage but also the
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker joined Spectrum News to announce the launch of the WisDems and Governor Evers’ Governor Readiness Project. This initiative aims to equip the future Democratic nominee for governor with the resources needed to secure a victory in November 2026. Given that Wisconsin has one of the
Milwaukee, Wis. – Sept. 23, 2025 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering grants of up to $250,000 for projects planned and implemented by community-led organizations focused on improving health and advancing health equity in Wisconsin. Eligible organizations for AHW’s Community-Led Momentum Grants are Wisconsin-based 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofits, as
Madison – Today, State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) introduced bipartisan legislation to clearly define key terms and establish legal protections for individuals and businesses operating in the crypto space. This legislation, known as the Crypto Clarity and Innovation Act, creates legal clarity by defining terms related to cryptocurrency and blockchain,
September 23 – The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) today announced its strong support for a housing package, specifically three legislative proposals—LRB-0669/P5 (Subdivision Reform), LRB-2130 (Workforce Housing PAYGO TID), and LRB 2355 (Truth in Planning)—designed to streamline development processes, lower housing costs, and address Wisconsin’s urgent need for affordable workforce housing. “The
Contact: anthonyphillips@phillipsforwisconsin.com Fox Valley Longtime Cancer Physician Runs for State Assembly [Appleton, WI…] Dr. Anthony (Tony) Phillips, a Republican, today announced his candidacy forWisconsin’s 56th State Assembly District. Current 56th Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) recently stated that he would not be seekingreelection after serving since being elected in 2012. Phillips
La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) responsible for supporting the so-called “Big, Ugly Law.” This reckless legislation puts the interests of
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor. Regent Jack Salzwedel will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Kristi
Main Street Action Holds Rep. Derrick Van Orden Accountable For His Support For the ‘Big, Ugly Law’ La Crosse, WI – With just 99 days before health care premiums skyrocket by 75% for thousands of Western Wisconsin families, Main Street Action today announced a sweeping accountability campaign to hold Rep. Derrick Van
Event held at Bayfield County Courthouse to deliver improved outcomes for victims WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton earlier this week to examine how crime victims move through the local criminal justice process and to identify opportunities for
Palmyra is set to become the first Police Department in Wisconsin with a 287(g) agreement and the state’s lone law enforcement agency to participate in the Task Force Model program. PALMYRA — The ACLU of Wisconsin has learned that the Palmyra Police Department has a pending agreement to participate in
Centers will help affected residents apply for FEMA assistance and get answers to their questions about the process MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to assist individuals who have uninsured losses or emergency needs related to the August storms and flooding. A
Water is not a commodity. It is a vital component of the natural world that sustains life. And while the Great Lakes Region is water-rich, it’s our job to make sure it is here for generations to come.
Anyone who has been involved in “Going Green” in business, government or other endeavors – even publishing — has experienced the ups and downs of the effort.
The Midwestern grid operator recently approved 24 power lines that, once constructed, will deliver considerable benefits to Wisconsin. But five states are now calling on federal officials to intervene, a move that could jeopardize those benefits.
Last spring’s Supreme Court election stood atop the heap in turning-point elections that would decide the direction of longer-term governance. But now, the crown of longer-term implication now belongs to the 2026 governor’s race.
And what adults who’ve lost control need to do about it
Depending on how it is measured, Milwaukee ranks as the second or third highest in poverty among the 50 most populous U.S. cities.
Fred Risser, Wisconsin’s longest serving state legislator, has an autobiography out.
An angry man betrays a great man’s memorial service.